Prosciutto & Blue Cheese Pizza with Whole Wheat Crust
Sweet pears, savory prosciutto, melty cheeses, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze—this gourmet-style pizza is built on a hearty whole wheat crust and hits all the flavor notes. Elegant enough for guests, easy enough for a weeknight.
- Prep Time: 25 mins (plus 1 hr rise)
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
- Yield: 16 slices (2 large pizzas) 1x
Ingredients
For the Dough:
2 1/4 cups warm water
6 tsp active dry yeast
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
5 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp salt
For the Toppings:
4 semi-ripe pears, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
4 tbsp brown sugar
12 oz fontina cheese, freshly grated
4 shallots, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 slices prosciutto
12 oz blue cheese, crumbled
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Stir in olive oil, flour, and salt. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
Prepare Pears: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Add sliced pears, salt, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Cook until tender and lightly caramelized (about 5–7 minutes).
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Divide dough in half and roll into two 12–14″ pizza rounds. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets or pizza stones.
Assemble: Brush dough with a little olive oil. Layer with fontina, caramelized pears, shallots, and garlic. Tear prosciutto into pieces and scatter over the top. Add crumbled blue cheese.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Finish with a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts (per slice, yields about 16 slices total)
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g